Cartridge comparison
6.5-284 Norma vs 6.5x68mm
6.5-284 Norma and 6.5x68mm are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6.5-284 Norma | 6.5x68mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1999 | 1939 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2642″ | 0.2638″ |
| Case length | 2.1701″ | 2.6575″ |
| Max pressure | 58,000 psi | 63,817 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 18.5–20.9 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 1000 yd | 400 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
